Saturday, February 25, 2023

Long waits for voters in Nigeria as country awaits news of new president

Voters lined up in Lagos, Nigeria, to cast ballots in presidential election

Frustrated Nigerians cast their ballots into the evening Saturday, hours after the official deadline for joining the voting line in Africa's most populous nation after late starts and sporadic violence caused delays at polling stations.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nigeria-election-vote-1.6760671?cmp=rss

Spain says patient tests negative for deadly Marburg disease

SPAIN-HEALTH/MARBURG

A man in Spain who was initially suspected of having the deadly Marburg disease tested negative on Saturday and does not have the virus, the Health Ministry said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/marburg-virus-spain-1.6760568?cmp=rss

Friday, February 24, 2023

As L.A. faces 1st blizzard in 34 years, advocates race to get people off the streets

USA-WEATHER/CALIFORNIA

California may be known for its Hollywood glamour and sunny climate, but people freeze to death on the streets of Los Angeles every year. And that was before a winter blizzard hit the city this week.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/la-homeless-blizzard-1.6759668?cmp=rss

What are dioxins and did the Ohio train crash release them into the air?

Train Derailment Ohio

After a catastrophic train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, some officials are raising concerns about a type of toxic substance that tends to stay in the environment. Here's a look at dioxins, their potential harms and whether they may have been created by the fiery disaster.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/ohio-train-derailment-chemicals-dioxins-1.6759854?cmp=rss

How a Seattle high school student is shining a spotlight on emissions from private jets

C-FFIJ private jet

Seattle high school student Akash Shendure created a website to estimate the emissions from private jets.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth/private-jet-emissions-1.6758495?cmp=rss